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Terrence F. McCarthy
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Licensed in Washington for 53 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
McCarthy & Causseaux
902 South 10th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98405
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Terrence F. McCarthy's Reviews
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Posted by Susan | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Terrence McCarthy negotiated excellent outcomes with my divorce and domestic violence cases
I am very fortunate that Terrence McCarthy agreed to accept me as his client in November 2016, when I was really dissatisfied with the way my initial attorney was handling my divorce and domestic violence cases. More than once, I felt ready to give up and give in, but Terry encouraged me to continue....
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
great!
Terry has an amazing amount of experience and I was really impressed with his attention to detail and knowledge of the Court system. I came to him with a real estate issue and I felt like we were being bullied. Mr. McCarthy stood up for my rights and after going to trial we got a really one sided r...
Posted by Erin | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
great attorney and firm
I went to Mr. McCarthy for a divorce after another attorney had over billed me in my opinion and gotten me nowhere in my case. He was able to clean up the mess made by my first attorney and his billing was much more reasonable. There was not a single time that I called or emailed without hearing ba...
Posted by Eric | September 21, 2012
I was in a terrible situation. Mr. McCarthy and his staff saved me
my ex wife an i were in a contentious custody battle. before meeting with mr. mccarhty i had another lawyer( who will remain nameless) handle my case, and in my opinion blew it badly. Mr. McCarthy and his team got me a very fair visitation schedule and attorney's fees. throughout the ordeal they k...
Posted by Kody | September 18, 2012
A Wonderful Experience
Having less than desirable experiences with lawyers in the past, I was expecting the same thing this go around. Terrence, or Terry, was recommended to me by a co-worker, and he was nothing short of surprising. He explained the situation to me in terms I could handle, kept me abreast on any developm...
Terrence F. McCarthy's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Well known in our legal community. Runs a great law firm."
"Terry and I have had several cases together. I have also used him as a mediator and appeared before him as Pro Tem judge. Terry knows the law and represents his clients well."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
pro bono award attorney of the year, pierce county bar association
1990
certificate of appreciation pro bono services, Pierce County Bar Association
Work Experience
1995 - Present
Deputy Hearing Examiner, Pierce County
1994 - Present
Deputy Hearing Examiner, University Place
1992 - Present
Deputy Hearing Examiner, Bonney Lake
1991 - Present
Volunteer Mediator, Pierce County Superior Court
1989 - Present
Deput Hearing Examiner, Milton
1986 - Present
Hearing Examiner, Shelton
1977 - Present
Partner, Mccarthy & Causseaux
2004 - 2007
Pro tem Hearing Examiner, City Of Bainbridge Island
1990 - 2011
Judge Pro Tem, Superior court of Pierce County
1988 - 2012
Deputy Hearing Examiner, Sumner
1988 - 2012
Deputy Hearing Examiner, Buckley
1988 - 2012
Deputy Hearing Examiner, Jefferson County
1977 - 1977
Caucus Attorney, Washington State Senate
1973 - 1977
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, Tacoma, Washington
1972 - 1972
Law Clerk, Washington State Supreme Court
1966 - 1969
First Liutenant, United States Army
Associations
1993 - Present
THABoard of Directors
1986 - Present
St. Charles BorromeoEndowment board
1983 - Present
St. Charles BorromeoParish Counsel
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
1996 - 2001
Pierce County Bar Association FoundationChairman
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Chairman of Pro Bono Comittee
Sample of Legal Cases
Eastlake Roanoke Reef
Adminstrative Appeal of Washington Shellfish, inc.
Education
1972
Willamette University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1966
University of Washington
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Western Washington Medical Association conference
Expert witnesses and child abuse
N/A
Pierce County Real Estate Convention
Landlord Tenant Law
N/A
Juvenile Court Conference
Child Abuse
N/A
CLE
Landlord Tenant Law
N/A
CLE
Family Law
Publications
1978
Unknown
Criminal Law and Justice Training Commission Manual on Juvenile Court Law
Languages
English